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In 'The Big Story' from the Associated Press, Morningstar analyst Michelle Canavan mentions FPA New Income among "bond funds that offer strong potential to avoid losses when rates rise" ("Bond investors: Heed warnings about rise in rates," by Mark Jewell).For this story click here.

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